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GV55 EMX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,202 mi
Last recorded146,202 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 146,202 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 146,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 144,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 142,863 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2020 142,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,712 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 130,582 miles

unable to properly inspect rear seat belts mobility scooter in rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2017 128,184 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front outer sill (5.2.6)

jacking damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,896 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Balding on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,861 miles

front and rear lamps coming on without switch being operated

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 107,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear lamps coming on without switch being operated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

both rear tyre depths getting low on edges

offside front tyre depth getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear heat shield above rear exhaust box loose

Fail 1 Oct 2012 80,676 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear heat shield above rear exhaust box loose

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,159 miles

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2009 42,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 42,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Sep 2008 30,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine very noisy

service light on

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,644 miles

engine very noisy

service light on

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GV55 EMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV55 EMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV55 EMX registered?

GV55 EMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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